What are the schools like in Artondale, WA?

Artondale is served primarily by Peninsula School District. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.

What is the median household income in Artondale?

The median household income in Artondale, WA is $148,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Artondale, WA?

Artondale has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Artondale, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Artondale, WA affordable or expensive?

Artondale's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Artondale is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $699,900 and the median rent is $1,892 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Artondale, WA?

Artondale has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Artondale, WA a Good Place to Live?

Artondale is a small city of 13,862 in Washington, with a median household income of $148,125 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Artondale stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Artondale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Artondale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Artondale's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Artondale costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Artondale, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$699,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,892	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$148,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Artondale's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Artondale is served primarily by Peninsula School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Artondale, WA	National Avg
School District	Peninsula School District	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Artondale sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Artondale, WA
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	75.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Artondale, WA	National Avg
Population	13,862	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Raft Island, WA 2 mi Rosedale, WA 3 mi Fox Island, WA 3 mi Gig Harbor, WA 3 mi Wollochet, WA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Artondale

Artondale, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98335

Artondale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artondale, WA affordable or expensive?

Artondale's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Artondale roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $699,900 and median rent is $1,892/month.

What is the crime rate in Artondale, WA?

Artondale's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Artondale?

Public schools in Artondale are operated by Peninsula School District. The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Artondale, WA a good place to live?

Artondale, WA has a population of 13,862, a median household income of $148,125, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Artondale?

Artondale averages 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Artondale?

Artondale, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98335.

What is the population of Artondale?

The population of Artondale, Washington is 13,862 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Artondale?

Key numbers for living in Artondale: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $699,900, median household income $148,125, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Artondale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.